Podakera - Brahmagiri, Puri

Podakera is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Talamala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podakera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podakera is 409927. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Podakera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Podakera

According to the 2011 Census, Podakera village had a total population of 461 people, including 221 males and 240 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.14%, with male literacy at 93.60% and female literacy at 81.11%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Podakera

Podakera is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Podakera

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Podakera. The nearest railway station is Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Podakera is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Podakera is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podakera

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podakera village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Podakera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podakera village are given below:

FAQs about Podakera